2023-08-01 09:28:00
At the end of his contract with New Orleans, Jaxson Hayes quickly found a team by signing with the Lakers for two years. According to the latest reports, the big man might have an important place in the rotations of Purple and Gold next season.
Integration into the NBA was difficult for Jaxson Hayes. Between extra-sporting legal concerns and strong competition (Jonas Valanciunas and Larry Lance Jr. in particular), the 8th choice of the 2019 Draft has never been able to find his long-term place with the Pelicans. His playing time has never exceeded an average of 20 minutes per game, but that might well change next season on the side of Los Angeles. According to the journalist The Athletic Jovan Buha, the Lakers are indeed “confident” regarding Hayes being able to“to be a starter and play an important role alongside Anthony Davis”.
Jaxson Hayes is gonna surprise some people next season. 23-year-old high-motor 6’11 freak athlete with underrated shooting mechanics and touch. Has the size and mobility to play either the 4 or 5. Really like his fit with the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/k82eZ0lNyJ
— Brett Usher (@UsherNBA) August 1, 2023
Jaxson Hayes holder, the information can cringe in view of the last performances of the man, coming off his career-worst season averaging 5 points and 2.8 rebounds in 13 minutes. But by deciding to replace Anthony Davis on his preferential position as a strong winger, the Lakers find themselves in need of solutions on the pivot position. The Christian Wood and Bismack Biyombo files have stalled, and it is therefore Jaxson Hayes who might inherit the role of starter. His dynamism on both sides of the pitch might relieve AD of some difficult missions, especially in defense, so that he can focus on scoring.
In his article, Johan Buva also mentions a small traffic jam on the frontcourt des Lakerswhich includes “five players who deserve to play at least 20 minutes in the regular season” with Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Taurean Prince. If we add Cam Reddish and Wenyen Gabriel, the competition is likely to be tough on the side of LA next season, but Jaxson Hayes should probably have his place among all these beautiful people.
Source : The Athletic, Bleacher Report
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